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It was perhaps the ideal place to start any Sri Lankan journey, because brushes with government have a way of filling you with confidence. No matter what mishaps befall your travels, nothing could be worse than what you have endured.
“You’re always you, and that don’t change, and you’re always changing, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
― The Graveyard Book
― The Graveyard Book
“Those who are determined to be ‘offended’ will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt.”
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“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
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“It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.”
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“You want to change your life fast? Then trade your expectation for appreciation; you’ll have a whole new life.”
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